Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre. Always insist on genuine Electrolux spare parts.
Contents For the User Important Safety Information Your New Washing Machine Description of the Appliance Detergent dispenser drawer The Control Panel Operating sequence Washing 4.5 kg of white cotton at 95°C Load the laundry Measure out the detergent Measure out the fabric softener Select the required option Select the required programme Start the machine...
Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C before draining, with the 95°C programme. This reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent creasing.
The Control Panel 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Mains-on light This light illuminates when the machine starts working and goes out when the ON/OFF button is released. 3 ON/OFF button By depressing this button the machine starts operating. When depressing it again, the machine stops. The push button is provided with a child-proof safety lock.
Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine.
6. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: the appliance is plugged in the water supply taps are turned on the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Depress the ON/OFF button: the mains-on light will illuminate and the machine starts operating.
WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C Suppose you have 2 kg of Mixed fabrics to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 1. Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible.
7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. If you have depressed the Rinse Hold Button , the machine will stop with the water left in the tub, to prevent the fabric from creasing. To drain the water and gently spin the clothes, release the same button.
Washing Hints Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance. The average weights of the most common items are listed below as a guide: 1000g = 1 kg Sheet Pillow case Tablecloth Serviette Tea towel Linen hand towel...
Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine.
Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Degree of soil Wash programme and type of laundry White cotton, for WHITES example heavy soiled WITH work garments, sheets, household linen, PREWASH underwear, towels. White cotton, for WHITES example normally soiled WITHOUT work garments, sheets, PREWASH household linen,...
Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Degree of soil Wash programme and type of laundry Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, SYNTHETICS non-shrink shirts, blouses. Synthetic fabrics, WORN underwear, shirts, ONCE blouses. Separate spin for synthetics, mixed SHORT SPIN fabrics, delicates and...
Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine.
Unscrew and remove the filter. Clean carefully under a fast running tap. Warning When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the filter. Never remove the filter during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty.
Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.
Service & Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning: 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.
Standard guarantee conditions We, Electrolux, undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option,...
Installation Instructions It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in case the machine is to be transported again. Using a spanner unscrew and remove the rear right bolt. Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure that the hoses are not squashed.
Water inlet The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded, blue for cold and red for hot. Connect the hoase to a tap with a 3/4” thread. If only a cold water supply is available, connect the two hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a «Y»...
If you intend the drain hose to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece” supplied. Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.
Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance’s rating plate.
Building-in This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture Preparation and assembly of the door The machine is originally pre-arranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left. In this case it is sufficient to screw in the hinges (1) and the counter-magnet (6) provided with the appliance, at the right level (Fig.
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Recommendations regarding the construction and fitting of a base when the installation requires an integrated appliance to be raised Where the appliance has been raised by mounting onto a wooden base provided by the installer. The material used to construct the base should have a non slip surface, be water repellent and if possible be one solid piece.